Beauty

The holidays are around the corner! It’s time to start thinking about gifts, parties, and of course what you’ll wear to the parties and events. If you love beauty like I do, you’re also probably thinking about holiday makeup sets. This is one of my favorite times of year for beauty products. The best of the best put together amazing packages and offer some of their top products at amazing prices!

Right now there are some amazing deals on holiday makeup sets! I’m not sure how long they’ll be available for so if you’re interested, jump on them while you can!

Some of these makeup sets include products I absolutely love! Here are a few of my favorite things! }Do I have you singing the song from The Sound of Music now?}

I’m in love with the Amazonian Clay tarte products. I have the palette shown below and I use it all the time. I’m also a huge fan of benefit’s Roller Lash which is in the Beauty Stowaways set and the Lashstash set! The Glow for It kit contains some awesome highlighters. I love High Beam, Nudestix’s Illumi-naughty and tarte’s 12 hour highlighter. I haven’t tried the other highlighters, but I bet they’re awesome too!

I’ve found some of my favorite products by purchasing makeup kits like this that allow you to try a variety of products. If you’re thinking of upping your beauty routine, these are definitely worth looking into!!!

Holiday Makeup Sets

What are your favorite products listed above?

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Two weeks ago, I turned another year older. And while aging is inevitable, looking old is not! To help keep you looking your best, I’ve researched these 10 Ways to Look Younger! Don’t worry…no surgery or injections are required!

10 Ways to Look Younger

1. Use a primer on your hair

Dull hair can make you appear older than you actually are. As people age, a natural loss of fatty acids and keratin proteins makes hair duller and more vulnerable to damage, so things you’ve always done such as color your hair, use heat products, can damage your hairs inner cortex and can also rough up the surface! You can use a multitasking primer on your hair (my fave is this one) to make your hair shinier and more manageable.

2. Protect your lips

As you age your body produces less collagen which can make your lips appear thinner. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can also break down collagen in your lips! Choose a lipstick like LipSense that will protect your lips. LipSense provides a natural shield from the sun. The proprietary formulations and color pigments in LipSense help create a mechanical covering for the lips. LipSense will keep your lips looking and feeling great!

4. Moisturize your skin

Now that you’ve gotten rid of all the dead skin, you need to moisturize. When your skin is hydrated, your skin plumps up, making wrinkles less noticeable {and we want them to be less noticeable}! While moisturizing your face is important, don’t forget your neck, your decolletage, and your hands. All of these areas are places where your age will show if you’re not moisturizing regularly.

5. Frame your eyes

Just like your hair gets duller and sparser as you age, so do your eyelashes. You have a few options for making your eyes pop. You can get extensions (this is my personal fave) and although it’s a little pricy, for me, it’s some of the best money I spend each month. If you don’t want to spend the money on extensions or your not thrilled with the idea of monthly maintenance, consider a lash boosting product. My sister swears by this one.

6. Frame your eyes (part 2)

Lashes are super important in framing your eyes, but so are eyebrows! Eyebrows grow thinner as we age (and if you have thyroid issues, that can make them even more sparse). Use a neutral color eyeshadow or brow balm to fill in your eye brows. I like this brow balm or the eye shadows in this palette. If you want to go for no maintenance eyebrows, try microblading. {I’m totally considering this. I’ll let you know if I decide to go through with it.

7. Whiten your teeth

Our teeth tend to get dingy with age…especially if you regularly drink coffee, tea, soda or wine. Use a whitening toothpaste to remove stains from the surface of your teeth. AP-24 is my favorite whitening toothpaste and gets results quickly! It doesn’t contain peroxide and is safe to use on sensitive teeth!

8. Update your accessories

If you tend to wear traditional and timeless styles, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. While you may not want to buy a new wardrobe, new accessories are inexpensive and can be purchased in trendy styles that will make you appear younger and more fashionable! These drop earrings are fabulous and fun!

9. Get a tan

Excessive sun exposure can lead to more wrinkles and skin that looks even older, but you can get that sun kissed look without ever stepping outside or going to a tanning bed. If you’re looking for a natural tanning solution that’s easy to apply, consider these tanning towlettes. If you’re willing to spend some money, consider getting an airbrushed tan. During an airbrushed tan, a skilled technician will spray you tan. It’s quite fabulous!

10. Stand up straight

Remember when your mom would chide you to stand up straight or sit up straight? Well…that’s what I’m doing now. As you age, your posture often worsens causing you to look older than you are. Stand up straight (or sit up straight), pull your shoulders back, put your chin up and walk confidently! Now that you’re using these 10 ways to look younger, you can strut your stuff confidently knowing that you look like a million bucks!

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I am always looking for those top must have items for my beauty bag, and this list has the best of the best for winter skin care. With cold weather, tons of hand washing to kill germs, and winter wind often leaving skin chapped and dry, these are definitely a must for everyone.

10 Beauty Must Haves For Winter Skin Care

Coconut Oil: While there are many particular products out there I recommend, at the end of the day coconut oil is one of the best winter skin care items you will find. It is versatile, affordable, and rarely causes any kind of skin reaction. It’s a must for sure in any beauty regimen. It works as a moisturizer on skin, in homemade beauty products, and even as a great hair conditioner.

Moisturizer with Sunscreen: I am a stickler about sunscreen. Even in winter months when you aren’t outside a lot, you can still get too much sun. I always use a great moisturizer with a sunscreen included. My favorite. Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen is super affordable and works wonderfully.

Amlactin Lotion: This brand is one of the best moisturizers for dry skin. It’s often recommended by dermatologists, and it is affordable enough to use on a regular basis. I love the basic Amlactin Lotion, but also the advanced foot cream for super healing. If you have KP (those crazy bumps on the back of your arms), this is great for that as well!

Exfoliant Scrub: Dry skin means flaky skin. Having a good exfoliant scrub is a must. St. Ives Exfoliant Scrub is ideal for use on your entire body and is always one of my favorites with the pleasant scent.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: Dry skin is also on your scalp in the winter months. An anti-dandruff shampoo can help rid some of that problem, and there is nothing better than the Neutrogena T-Fal Shampoo.

Moisturizing Body Wash: Whether you use a body wash or a bar soap, a moisturizing version is a must as a winter skin care product. Burt’s Bees Peppermint and Rosemary Body Soap is a favorite of mine, but you can find any scent and variety you prefer in a moisturizing blend.

Milk Bath: For truly soft and luxurious skin, a milk bath is a great choice. I love SkinMilk Milk Bath, but you can even use your own homemade milk bath with a gallon of milk or dried milk powder in your bath. Whatever you choose, a milk bath is luxurious and perfect for soothing dry winter skin.

Makeup Remover: Nothing damages your skin like going to sleep with makeup on. Not only does it clog pores, it can create dry and flaky skin. A good makeup remover is a necessity if you regularly wear makeup. I love the Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes but there are many quality makeup removers to choose from.

Facial Mask: I love a good mask to really help open pores and moisturize my face. There are tons of great masks that you can leave on for a short period of time, but my all time favorite is the Cosrx Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask.

Deep Cleaning Facial Brush: You’ve seen the automatic exfoliators, but I love the multi-purpose deep cleaning facial brush. They come with various attachments for scrubbing away dead skin, or simply opening up pores. Using this alongside other winter skin care items can create a glowing and fresh look you will love. The FLYMEI 7-in-1 is my favorite since it can be used for your face, neck, body, and even feet.

I don’t know about you, but in the winter with the dry air, my hair really suffers. These hair care tips for winter weather are just what you need to make sure your hair is still luxurious and shiny despite the winter weather and crisp cold air around.

Hair Care Tips For Winter Weather

Skip days between washings. One of the best hair care tips is to limit the number of times you wash your hair per week. Yes, I do understand that many people have oily skin and scalps so it may feel super dirty at first, but after a couple of weeks of skipping 2-3 days between washing, this will regulate. The result is healthier hair that is not being stripped of natural oils every day. It also makes your daily beauty routine faster and easier to manage.

If you can’t stand it between washing, an occasional use of dry shampoo is okay to do, but not on a daily or extended period basis. Dry shampoo is great for the occasional use but is not recommended for us more than a few times a week at most.

Invest in quality hair care products. Budgets often mean you skip the quality on things like shampoo, conditioner, and even hair spray or gel. This isn’t great for your hair, and in the long run isn’t great for your budget. Do your research and test out different brands, but pick quality at a reasonable price instead of grabbing the cheapest product available. Most stylists can give recommendations of the better brands found in your discount stores, or a quality brand they have in the salon.

Do regular deep conditioning. I recall the days of using hot oil treatments being the normal Saturday night event. While they are still a great choice, I much prefer using Argan Oil treatments or just a leave in deep conditioner during my shower. A regular deep conditioner will help prevent and eliminate split ends and give your hair that nourishment it needs during the cooler winter months.

Limit use of heat and styling products. We all love the fun beachy waves that curling wands create, or perhaps you have super curly hair and you straighten it regularly. The thing is, all of that heat and those products can do some damage to your hair. This is one of the most important hair care tips to remember. Limit the use of heat and styling products. Not just in winter, but always. Styling can damage your hair and create more split ends leaving it look dull and lifeless. Using products only on occasion is the best way to go. If you must use hot tools regularly, use a product like Pillow Proof to reduce your blow drying time and protect your hair from the heat!

These hair care tips for winter weather are perfect for making sure your hair still looks amazing no matter what the temperature happens to be outside.

I have a serious obsession with beauty products! I love them! I love seeing what my friends are using. I love seeing what celebrities are using. I love trying new products. Whenever I get a new issues of US Weekly, the first thing I look at is the What’s In My Bag section. If you’ve never checked out What’s In My Bag in US Weekly, they share what’s in a celebrity’s purse. I have a seriously huge purse and it’s always jam packed with stuff and while some day I may dump it all out and show you what’s in it, I figured I’d start small and share what’s in my makeup bag!

Travel Wipes:

Have you noticed what’s not in my makeup bag? Anyone???

If you guessed mascara, you’re right! I got eyelash extensions and they are absolutely amazing! I wake up every morning feeling beautiful and I don’t have to use any mascara! It’s awesome!!!

If you don’t have extensions, my favorite way to get great lashes is with the 3D Fiber Lashes. I typically put on a coat of mascara (I typically use either Mary Kay or Too Faced mascara) first and then use the 3D Fiber Lashes kit.

These are my current favorites! I’d love for you to share your favorites in the comments!

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